CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute is a research center based in Berkeley, California, with 62 employees. The institute was established by the California state legislature with the goal of bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications. CITRIS and the Banatao Institute focuses on developing information technology solutions for some of society's most pressing challenges. They work with a diverse network of partners, including faculty, students, corporate entities, and international institutions, to facilitate interdisciplinary research and innovation. Their expertise spans a wide range of areas, including sustainable energy, water and transportation systems, robotics, healthcare, and responsible tech policy. To nurture innovation, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute provides several resources, such as competitive seed funding, specialized testbeds, the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory, the CITRIS Invention Lab, and the CITRIS Foundry startup accelerator. These facilities support the development of concepts from initial stages to prototypes, ultimately aiming to translate research into tangible advancements. For more information about CITRIS and the Banatao Institute's work and initiatives, please visit their website at citris-uc.org.